RCN Foundation
@rcnfoundation.bsky.social
We support nursing and midwifery staff in the UK to offer the best possible care by providing grants for hardship, education and research. Charity number: 1134606
(1/2) Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open!
Grants between £1,000 to £2,500 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
Grants between £1,000 to £2,500 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
August 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
(1/2) Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open!
Grants between £1,000 to £2,500 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
Grants between £1,000 to £2,500 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.
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Care home nurses and carers are experts – and it’s time they’re recognised as such.
In this powerful opinion piece, lead nurse Katharina says, "We must work together to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents."
Read the article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ztlyts
#CareHomeOpenWeek #CHOW26
In this powerful opinion piece, lead nurse Katharina says, "We must work together to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents."
Read the article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ztlyts
#CareHomeOpenWeek #CHOW26
Care home nursing: valuing our expertise and how to work together better | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
We must collaborate to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents, says Katharina, a lead nurse and palliative care champion in a care home
www.rcn.org.uk
June 17, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Care home nurses and carers are experts – and it’s time they’re recognised as such.
In this powerful opinion piece, lead nurse Katharina says, "We must work together to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents."
Read the article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ztlyts
#CareHomeOpenWeek #CHOW26
In this powerful opinion piece, lead nurse Katharina says, "We must work together to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents."
Read the article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ztlyts
#CareHomeOpenWeek #CHOW26
1/2 Are you thinking of embarking in a career in nursing or midwifery? Or are you a direct entry nursing associate student undertaking a foundation degree?
#nursing #midwifery #graduate #grant #education
#nursing #midwifery #graduate #grant #education
April 14, 2026 at 9:57 AM
1/2 Are you thinking of embarking in a career in nursing or midwifery? Or are you a direct entry nursing associate student undertaking a foundation degree?
#nursing #midwifery #graduate #grant #education
#nursing #midwifery #graduate #grant #education
1/2 One week to go! Don't forget to secure you free place.
Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers own experiences of domestic abuse.
#DomesticViolence #Nursing #Midwifery #Research
Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers own experiences of domestic abuse.
#DomesticViolence #Nursing #Midwifery #Research
April 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM
1/2 One week to go! Don't forget to secure you free place.
Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers own experiences of domestic abuse.
#DomesticViolence #Nursing #Midwifery #Research
Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers own experiences of domestic abuse.
#DomesticViolence #Nursing #Midwifery #Research
Familiarise yourself during #StressAwarenessMonth with organisations and tools that exist to equip and support you to manage your stress.
Our signposting hub is a directory of help available to you.
Take a look 👉 bit.ly/3UXw9LW
#BeTheChange
Our signposting hub is a directory of help available to you.
Take a look 👉 bit.ly/3UXw9LW
#BeTheChange
April 9, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Familiarise yourself during #StressAwarenessMonth with organisations and tools that exist to equip and support you to manage your stress.
Our signposting hub is a directory of help available to you.
Take a look 👉 bit.ly/3UXw9LW
#BeTheChange
Our signposting hub is a directory of help available to you.
Take a look 👉 bit.ly/3UXw9LW
#BeTheChange
1/2 We’re pleased to launch a new education grants programme, created in partnership with the Rayne Foundation.
Grants of up to £1,600 are available to support the professional development of nurses, care and support workers/assistants working in adult social care settings across the UK.
Grants of up to £1,600 are available to support the professional development of nurses, care and support workers/assistants working in adult social care settings across the UK.
April 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM
1/2 We’re pleased to launch a new education grants programme, created in partnership with the Rayne Foundation.
Grants of up to £1,600 are available to support the professional development of nurses, care and support workers/assistants working in adult social care settings across the UK.
Grants of up to £1,600 are available to support the professional development of nurses, care and support workers/assistants working in adult social care settings across the UK.
Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open!
Grants range from £500-£2,500 and you don’t need to be an RCN member to apply.
Applications close at 5pm on 13 May. For more info and to apply, follow the link 👇
bit.ly/3LOBroe
Grants range from £500-£2,500 and you don’t need to be an RCN member to apply.
Applications close at 5pm on 13 May. For more info and to apply, follow the link 👇
bit.ly/3LOBroe
April 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Are you looking for funding to support your professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open!
Grants range from £500-£2,500 and you don’t need to be an RCN member to apply.
Applications close at 5pm on 13 May. For more info and to apply, follow the link 👇
bit.ly/3LOBroe
Grants range from £500-£2,500 and you don’t need to be an RCN member to apply.
Applications close at 5pm on 13 May. For more info and to apply, follow the link 👇
bit.ly/3LOBroe
1/3 In 2021, Nicola and her colleagues received a Monica Baly Grant to undertake research exploring early nurses and midwives accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563–1736, shedding light on the criminal injustices they faced and highlighting their work with the sick and women in childbirth.
March 31, 2026 at 9:35 AM
1/3 In 2021, Nicola and her colleagues received a Monica Baly Grant to undertake research exploring early nurses and midwives accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563–1736, shedding light on the criminal injustices they faced and highlighting their work with the sick and women in childbirth.
One week left to apply for the RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project!
Up to £2,500 is available to support projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 6 April
➡️ bit.ly/4aHrbdm
Up to £2,500 is available to support projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 6 April
➡️ bit.ly/4aHrbdm
March 30, 2026 at 8:47 AM
One week left to apply for the RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project!
Up to £2,500 is available to support projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 6 April
➡️ bit.ly/4aHrbdm
Up to £2,500 is available to support projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
📆 Apply by 5pm on 6 April
➡️ bit.ly/4aHrbdm
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Fabulous to hear from Professor Anne Whittaker at the recent Winifred Raphael memorial lecture, supported by the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnresearchforum.bsky.social
March 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Fabulous to hear from Professor Anne Whittaker at the recent Winifred Raphael memorial lecture, supported by the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnresearchforum.bsky.social
1/2 We're hosting a free online webinar where Dr Alison Gregory will share findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and HCSW experiences of domestic abuse.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, event host and our Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, event host and our Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
March 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM
1/2 We're hosting a free online webinar where Dr Alison Gregory will share findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and HCSW experiences of domestic abuse.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, event host and our Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, event host and our Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people. Despite the high prevalence, many do not receive the help they need.
As part of our signposting hub, we've put together a list of organisations and services there to help whenever you might need them.
👉 bit.ly/4dRBVpA
As part of our signposting hub, we've put together a list of organisations and services there to help whenever you might need them.
👉 bit.ly/4dRBVpA
March 24, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people. Despite the high prevalence, many do not receive the help they need.
As part of our signposting hub, we've put together a list of organisations and services there to help whenever you might need them.
👉 bit.ly/4dRBVpA
As part of our signposting hub, we've put together a list of organisations and services there to help whenever you might need them.
👉 bit.ly/4dRBVpA
1/2 For many people, the hardest part of dealing with debt isn’t the numbers, it’s the fear of reaching out.
Our debt advice partners, PayPlan, offer free, confidential advice tailored to your situation. You can receive advice other the phone, live chat, email or post - the choice is yours.
Our debt advice partners, PayPlan, offer free, confidential advice tailored to your situation. You can receive advice other the phone, live chat, email or post - the choice is yours.
March 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM
1/2 For many people, the hardest part of dealing with debt isn’t the numbers, it’s the fear of reaching out.
Our debt advice partners, PayPlan, offer free, confidential advice tailored to your situation. You can receive advice other the phone, live chat, email or post - the choice is yours.
Our debt advice partners, PayPlan, offer free, confidential advice tailored to your situation. You can receive advice other the phone, live chat, email or post - the choice is yours.
1/2 ICU nurse Ella is running the London Marathon next month, and raising money for the RCN Foundation.
Last weekend she hosted a raffle and skittles evening, which not only looked incredibly fun, but was also a huge success and Ella is only 5% from her fundraising target!
Last weekend she hosted a raffle and skittles evening, which not only looked incredibly fun, but was also a huge success and Ella is only 5% from her fundraising target!
March 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM
1/2 ICU nurse Ella is running the London Marathon next month, and raising money for the RCN Foundation.
Last weekend she hosted a raffle and skittles evening, which not only looked incredibly fun, but was also a huge success and Ella is only 5% from her fundraising target!
Last weekend she hosted a raffle and skittles evening, which not only looked incredibly fun, but was also a huge success and Ella is only 5% from her fundraising target!
1/2 Join our free online webinar where Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and HCSW experiences of domestic abuse.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, RCN Foundation Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, RCN Foundation Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
March 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
1/2 Join our free online webinar where Dr Alison Gregory will share preliminary findings from the NAMED study, as well as shed light on nurses, midwives and HCSW experiences of domestic abuse.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, RCN Foundation Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
This will be followed by a Q&A with Alison, RCN Foundation Patron, Christie Watson, and the audience.
1/2 Between 2022-2025, the RCN Foundation has seen a 475% increase in hardship grants awarded to individuals with no recourse to public funds. Their stories of hardship, caused by circumstances beyond their control, highlights the inequity that exists for them.
March 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
1/2 Between 2022-2025, the RCN Foundation has seen a 475% increase in hardship grants awarded to individuals with no recourse to public funds. Their stories of hardship, caused by circumstances beyond their control, highlights the inequity that exists for them.
1/2 Our signposting hub has been curated to support you through life’s unexpected challenges.
Whether you’re navigating financial uncertainty or planning your next career move, support is right at your fingertips.
#Signposting #Hardship #RCNFImpact
Whether you’re navigating financial uncertainty or planning your next career move, support is right at your fingertips.
#Signposting #Hardship #RCNFImpact
March 3, 2026 at 9:06 AM
1/2 Our signposting hub has been curated to support you through life’s unexpected challenges.
Whether you’re navigating financial uncertainty or planning your next career move, support is right at your fingertips.
#Signposting #Hardship #RCNFImpact
Whether you’re navigating financial uncertainty or planning your next career move, support is right at your fingertips.
#Signposting #Hardship #RCNFImpact
1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
#QualityImprovement #Grant
#QualityImprovement #Grant
March 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM
1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
#QualityImprovement #Grant
#QualityImprovement #Grant
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Great North Run Fundraiser
www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Branch Chair Andrew is running the great north run for the first time this year and next year, in aid of the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social who support nursing staff all around the country, please Donate as little or as much as possible
www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Branch Chair Andrew is running the great north run for the first time this year and next year, in aid of the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social who support nursing staff all around the country, please Donate as little or as much as possible
March 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Great North Run Fundraiser
www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Branch Chair Andrew is running the great north run for the first time this year and next year, in aid of the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social who support nursing staff all around the country, please Donate as little or as much as possible
www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Branch Chair Andrew is running the great north run for the first time this year and next year, in aid of the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social who support nursing staff all around the country, please Donate as little or as much as possible
1/2 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.
February 25, 2026 at 10:39 AM
1/2 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.
🚨 1 week left to apply!🚨
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
February 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
🚨 1 week left to apply!🚨
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK.
📆 Apply by 2 March
👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
1/2 On #MentalHealthNursesDay we're recognising the dedication and vital impact of mental health nurses, who work tirelessly caring and advocating for their patients - thank you for all that you do.
February 20, 2026 at 9:58 AM
1/2 On #MentalHealthNursesDay we're recognising the dedication and vital impact of mental health nurses, who work tirelessly caring and advocating for their patients - thank you for all that you do.
1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
#QualityImprovement #Grant
#QualityImprovement #Grant
February 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM
1/2 The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project is a fund dedicated to supporting projects that improve patient care and safety, help in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for nurses and midwives’ wellbeing.
#QualityImprovement #Grant
#QualityImprovement #Grant
1/2 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.
February 18, 2026 at 10:58 AM
1/2 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.
1/2 You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by the RCN Foundation and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence.
This is an in person and hybrid event open to all.
🗓️ Thursday 19 March
⏰ 5pm-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Secure your place bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
This is an in person and hybrid event open to all.
🗓️ Thursday 19 March
⏰ 5pm-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Secure your place bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
1/2 You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by the RCN Foundation and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence.
This is an in person and hybrid event open to all.
🗓️ Thursday 19 March
⏰ 5pm-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Secure your place bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
This is an in person and hybrid event open to all.
🗓️ Thursday 19 March
⏰ 5pm-6:30pm
📍RCN HQ or online
➡️ Secure your place bit.ly/3YIPAbZ